- Must visit
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna
Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael, and the Carracci.
Cheapest price
$41
Average price
$85
Fastest journey
3 h 18 m
Average duration
3 h 25 m
Trains per day
93
Distance
269 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Civitavecchia to Bologna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Civitavecchia to Bologna will cost around $85 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $41.
It's difficult to get from Civitavecchia to Bologna without transferring at least once.
Regionale Veloce 4128 · Regionale 18495 · Regionale TTPER 1724
Regionale Veloce 4128 · Regionale 18495 · Regionale TTPER 1724
Regionale Veloce 4136 · Regionale 19486 · Regionale 17852
Regionale Veloce 4132 · Regionale TRENORD 10502 · Regionale TTPER 3943
Regionale Veloce 4134 · Regionale 2296 · Regionale TTPER 3947
Intercity 505+
FRECCIAROSSA 9642
Regionale 4511+
7994
Regionale 5855+
9982
FRECCIAROSSA 9634+
FRECCIABIANCA 8605
FRECCIAROSSA 9672+
FRECCIABIANCA 8619Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Civitavecchia to Bologna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $87.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$41 Average price Cheapest | $164 Average price | $84 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Civitavecchia to Bologna:
A train is $123 (€99) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Civitavecchia to Bologna costing on average $164 (€132).
Other travel options to Bologna take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 2m.
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
The journey is about 26m faster (4h 2m by train vs 4h 28m by car) and roughly $44 (€35) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($41 (€33) vs $84 (€68)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Civitavecchia to Bologna trains for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regionale Veloce 4125+ 9924 | 8:36 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h27 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4125+ 9976 | 8:36 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h32 | 12:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4125+ 9978 | 8:36 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h32 | 1:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12523+ 9924 | 8:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h05 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12523+ FRECCIAROSSA 9624 | 8:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h25 | 12:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12523+ 9978 | 8:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h10 | 1:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12523+ 8910 | 8:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h20 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12523+ Intercity 588 | 8:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 5h49 | 2:47 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ 9924 | 9:24 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h39 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ 8910 | 9:24 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h54 | 1:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ FRECCIAROSSA 9626 | 9:24 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h29 | 12:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8601+ 9978 | 9:24 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h44 | 1:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 501+ Regionale 23253+ FRECCIAROSSA 8509 | 9:33 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h40 | 1:13 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12781+ 9928 | 9:42 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h21 | 2:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12781+ 9978 | 9:42 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h26 | 1:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12781+ FRECCIAROSSA 9514 | 9:42 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h51 | 1:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12781+ 8914 | 9:42 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h36 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12531+ 9928 | 9:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h05 | 2:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12531+ 8914 | 9:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h20 | 2:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12531+ 8960 | 9:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h45 | 2:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12531+ FRECCIAROSSA 9630 | 9:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h55 | 1:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12589+ FRECCIAROSSA 9532 | 10:35 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h58 | 2:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12589+ 8960 | 10:35 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h08 | 2:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12583+ 9932 | 10:42 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h21 | 3:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12583+ 8960 | 10:42 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h01 | 2:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 510+ Regionale 18413+ Intercity 590 | 11:10 AM Civitavecchia station | 5h40 | 4:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4130 · Regionale 18493 · Regionale TTPER 17846 | 11:40 AM Civitavecchia station | 6h29 | 6:09 PM Bologna San Ruffillo | 2 transfers | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8605+ FRECCIAROSSA 9634 | 11:40 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h13 | 2:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4130 · Regionale 18493 · Regionale TTPER 17846 | 11:40 AM Civitavecchia station | 6h45 | 6:25 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12539+ 9982 | 11:42 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h26 | 3:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12539+ 8134 | 11:42 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h21 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12539+ 9940 | 11:42 AM Civitavecchia station | 5h21 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12541+ FRECCIAROSSA 9422 | 11:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h00 | 3:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12541+ 9986 | 11:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 5h10 | 5:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12541+ 9940 | 11:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 5h05 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12541+ 8134 | 11:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h05 | 4:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12543+ 9986 | 12:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h25 | 5:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12543+ 9940 | 12:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h20 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12543+ 8918 | 12:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h35 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12543+ FRECCIAROSSA 9540 | 12:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h50 | 4:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12663+ 9986 | 12:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h10 | 5:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12663+ 9940 | 12:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h05 | 5:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12663+ 8918 | 12:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h20 | 5:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12547+ FRECCIAROSSA 9544 | 1:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h50 | 5:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12547+ 8928 | 1:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h35 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12547+ 9986 | 1:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h25 | 5:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12547+ Intercity 592 | 1:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 6h13 | 7:56 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12547+ 9946 | 1:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h20 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12549+ 8928 | 1:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h20 | 6:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12549+ FRECCIAROSSA 9646 | 1:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h55 | 5:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12549+ 9948 | 1:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 5h05 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12549+ 9946 | 1:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h05 | 6:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4131+ FRECCIAROSSA 9588 | 2:44 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h49 | 6:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4131+ 8920 | 2:44 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h34 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4131+ 9990 | 2:44 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h24 | 7:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4131+ 9948 | 2:44 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h19 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12551+ 8920 | 2:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h20 | 7:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12551+ 9948 | 2:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h05 | 7:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12551+ FRECCIAROSSA 9428 | 2:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h00 | 6:58 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12551+ 9990 | 2:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h10 | 7:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4134 · Regionale Veloce 4052+ Intercity 596 | 3:15 PM Civitavecchia station | 5h27 | 8:42 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale Veloce 4134 · Regionale 2296 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 3:15 PM Civitavecchia station | 8h13 | 11:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12553+ 9958 | 3:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h20 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12553+ 9944 | 3:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h55 | 8:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12553+ 8966 | 3:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 5h00 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ FRECCIAROSSA 9658 | 4:25 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h28 | 7:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ 9958 | 4:25 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h38 | 8:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ 8966 | 4:25 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h18 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8613+ 9944 | 4:25 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h13 | 8:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4133+ 8966 | 4:44 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h59 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4133+ 9944 | 4:44 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h54 | 8:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4133+ 9954 | 4:44 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h19 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 518+ Regionale TTPER 19262 · Regionale TTPER 3945 | 4:47 PM Civitavecchia station | 6h41 | 11:28 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12723+ 8158 | 4:52 PM Civitavecchia station | 5h11 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12723+ 9954 | 4:52 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h11 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12723+ 7994 | 4:52 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h16 | 9:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4136 · Regionale 18407 · Regionale 17852 | 5:15 PM Civitavecchia station | 6h35 | 11:50 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Intercity 511+ 8966 | 5:17 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h26 | 8:43 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 511+ 9944 | 5:17 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h21 | 8:38 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 511+ 9954 | 5:17 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h46 | 9:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Intercity 511+ FRECCIAROSSA 9660 | 5:17 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h06 | 8:23 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4511+ FRECCIAROSSA 9560 | 5:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h50 | 9:33 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4511+ 8158 | 5:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h20 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4511+ 9962 | 5:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 5h20 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4511+ 7994 | 5:43 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h25 | 9:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12573+ FRECCIAROSSA 9668 | 5:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h55 | 9:53 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12573+ 9962 | 5:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 5h05 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12573+ 8158 | 5:58 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h05 | 10:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12559+ 9962 | 6:38 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h25 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4135+ 9962 | 6:44 PM Civitavecchia station | 4h19 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4135+ FRECCIAROSSA 9592 | 6:44 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h51 | 10:35 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIABIANCA 8619+ 9962 | 7:25 PM Civitavecchia station | 3h38 | 11:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale Veloce 4137+ InterCityNotte 774 | 8:44 PM Civitavecchia station | 7h37 | 4:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 8623+ InterCityNotte 774 | 9:33 PM Civitavecchia station | 6h48 | 4:21 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, June 2 | |||||
Regionale 12505+ 8904 | 5:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h20 | 10:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12505+ FRECCIAROSSA 9612 | 5:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h55 | 9:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12505+ 9972 | 5:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h10 | 10:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12505+ 9912 | 5:58 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h05 | 10:03 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
InterCityNotte 89022+ Regionale 18513 · Regionale TTPER 17854 | 6:55 AM Civitavecchia station | 6h00 | 12:55 PM Bologna Centrale | 2 transfers | |
Regionale 12511+ FRECCIAROSSA 9618 | 7:00 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h53 | 10:53 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12511+ 9974 | 7:00 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h08 | 11:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12511+ 8906 | 7:00 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h18 | 11:18 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12511+ 9976 | 7:00 AM Civitavecchia station | 5h08 | 12:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4507+ FRECCIAROSSA 9520 | 7:34 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h59 | 11:33 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4507+ 9974 | 7:34 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h34 | 11:08 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4507+ 9976 | 7:34 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h34 | 12:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 4507+ 8908 | 7:34 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h44 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12517+ FRECCIAROSSA 9414 | 8:01 AM Civitavecchia station | 3h57 | 11:58 AM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12517+ 9924 | 8:01 AM Civitavecchia station | 5h02 | 1:03 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12517+ 9976 | 8:01 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h07 | 12:08 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
Regionale 12517+ 8908 | 8:01 AM Civitavecchia station | 4h17 | 12:18 PM Bologna Centrale | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Civitavecchia to Bologna run on average 36 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:39. The fastest train covers the 167 miles (269 km) distance in 5h 0m.
Distance 167 miles (269 km) |
Average train duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 36 |
Fastest train 5h 0m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:39 PM |
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Major art museum with important Emilian paintings from the 13th to 18th centuries, including works by Giotto, Raphael, and the Carracci.
Bologna’s leading modern and contemporary art museum, known for rotating exhibitions and the Morandi collection.
Important archaeological museum with Egyptian, Etruscan, Greek, and Roman collections in a historic central building.
Bologna’s main square and social heart, surrounded by major historic buildings and lively throughout the day.
Famous covered walkway climbing toward San Luca, ideal for a scenic walk and one of Bologna’s defining urban features.
Historic central district of narrow lanes near Piazza Maggiore, valued for atmosphere, porticoes, and classic Bologna street life.
Fresh egg tagliatelle served with Bologna’s classic slow-cooked meat ragù. It is one of the city’s signature dishes and more traditional than spaghetti bolognese.
Small ring-shaped pasta filled with meat and served in rich capon or beef broth. A deeply traditional Bolognese dish, especially associated with festive meals.
Layered pasta made with green spinach sheets, ragù, béchamel, and Parmigiano Reggiano. It is a classic Sunday and holiday dish in Bologna.
Well-known pasta shop and eatery specializing in fresh stuffed pasta, tagliatelle, and quick traditional lunches in a central informal space.
Elegant fine dining restaurant in a historic setting, known for refined Emilian cuisine and tasting menus with polished service.
Historic traditional trattoria known for handmade pasta, tortellini, and classic Bolognese dishes in a warm, old-school setting.
Moderate for Italy: food and coffee are reasonable, while central hotels cost more in peak season.
Service is usually included or covered by coperto. Tipping is not required, but rounding up or leaving 5-10% for great service is appreciated; small change for taxis is enough.
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